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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/14/2018 - Regular Minutes - City CouncilRM051418 Minutes Page 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF COLLEGE STATION MAY 14, 2018 STATE OF TEXAS § § COUNTY OF BRAZOS § Present: Karl Mooney, Mayor Council: Bob Brick Jerome Rektorik Linda Harvell Barry Moore - absent John Nichols James Benham City Staff: Jeff Capps, Interim City Manager Jeff Kersten, Assistant City Manager Carla Robinson, City Attorney Tanya Smith, City Secretary Ian Whittenton, Deputy City Secretary Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present With a quorum present, the Regular Meeting of the College Station City Council was called t o order by Mayor Mooney at 6:04 p.m. on Monday, May 14, 2018 in the Council Chambers of the City of College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas 77840. 1. Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, consider absence request. The Arts Council presents on selected College Arts Scholarship winners. Chris Dyer, CEO of The Arts Council, noted that there was one College Station recipient of a $3,000 scholarship, graduating from A&M Consolidated High School and one College Station recipient of a $5,000 scholarship, graduating from A&M Consolidated High School. The two recipients are Charlotte Brumbelow is pursuing a Theatre degree from the University of Texas and Anna Miller is pursuing a Music Education degree from the University of Oklahoma. Presentation proclaiming May 20 – 26 as National Public Works Week. Mayor Mooney presented a proclamation to the Public Works Department, proclaiming May 20- 26, 2018 as National Public Works Week. Presentation proclaiming May as National Bike Month. Mayor Mooney presented a proclamation to representatives of the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Committee and the College Station Department’s Bicycle Unit , proclaiming May as National Bike Month. RM051418 Minutes Page 2 Hear Visitors Comments Lisa Halperin, College Station, came before Council to speak about the UDO meeting and how staff only spoke on the positive changes. Mrs. Halperin felt that the presentation was exceptional but it was misleading. The city needs to do better in getting feedback for the citizens. Hugh Lindsay, College Station, came before Council to speak on the yellow bicycles being abandoned in inappropriate or dangerous locations across the city. Mr. Lindsay stated that there needs to be a process in place to keep up with these bicycles so the city can identify when they become abandoned. CONSENT AGENDA 2a. Presentation, possible action, and discussion of minutes for:  April 26, 2018 Workshop Meeting  April 26, 2018 Regular Meeting 2b. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding a service and extended warranty contract with IPS Group, Inc. upgrading Northgate on-street single space parking meters for the one-time fee of $109,450 and for monthly on-going operating and credit card transaction fees related to parking meters not to exceed $15,000 per year. 2c. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a construction contract with Jamail and Smith Construction, LP, in the amount of $128,736.11 for improvements to Gabbard Park. 2d. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a professional services contract with Hawkins Architecture in the amount of $199,410 for the renovations and rebuild of park structures located in Bee Creek Park and Stephen C. Beachy Central Park. 2e. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on a purchase order and proposal (RFP 18- 062) from Fouts Brothers Inc. to purchase one (1) Light Rescue Response Vehicle for $124,722. 2f. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on approval of an Interlocal Agreement for cooperative purchasing activities between the City of College Station and the City of Grapevine. 2g. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding renewal of an annual contract to Larry Young Paving for the repaving of utility cuts as needed for an amount not to exceed $100,000. 2h. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding approval of the Brazos Valley Wide Area Communications System (BVWACS) Operating Budget for FY 2019 and authorizing the City's quarterly payments of approximately $42,525.75 for an annual total not to exceed of $170,103.03; and approval of the BVWACS Capital Equipment Replacement Reserve Fund Budget for FY 2019 and payment of the City's share not to exceed $58,795.30. RM051418 Minutes Page 3 MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Rektorik and a second by Councilmember Nichols, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried unanimously. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Presentation, possible action, and discussion to consider repealing Resolution No. 03-22- 18-2d, naming the building located at 2275 Dartmouth, College Station, Texas, “The Bob and Wanda Meyer Community Center,” and to consider renaming said building. David Schmitz, Director of Parks & Recreation, stated that this project was on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board agenda on February 13, 2018, receiving 6-1 approval to name the building the “Bob and Wanda Meyer Senior Community Center.” After Council took action on March 22, 2018, to name the building the “Bob and Wanda Meyer Community Center,” the Senior Advisory Committee and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board requested that Council revisit the official naming. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board subsequently took action on April 10, 2018, receiving 7-1 approval to name the building the “Bob and Wanda Meyer Senior and Community Center. Renaming of the building located at 2275 Dartmouth College Station, Texas, should meet all criteria and guidelines as laid out in the naming policy:  Programming of the facility will have a priority emphasis on senior programming. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Brick and a second by Councilmember Harvell, the City Council voted four (4) for and two (2) opposed, with Councilmembers Rektorik and Benham voting against, to repealing Resolution No. 03-22-18-2d, naming the building located at 2275 Dartmouth, College Station, Texas, “The Bob and Wanda Meyer Community Center,” and approving Resolution No. 05-14-18-01 to rename building to say “The Bob and Wanda Meyer Senior and Community Center.” The motion carried. 2. Public Hearing, presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding Ordinance No. 2018-4009 amending the College Station Comprehensive Plan by amending the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan. Venessa Garza, Planning & Development, presented an update on how the City has grown and changes have occurred that warrant evaluating additional needs of the community. Over the past year and a half, staff has led the process to update the Plan. A staff resource team and the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board were a part of the process to create recommendations based on public input received. Public engagement consisted of a community meeting in February 2017 along with online input using an interactive map and survey. Mrs. Garza stated that hundreds of comments received were reviewed and a second round of online comments were sought for recommended changes. Staff also met with the Texas Department of Transportation, the City of Bryan, and Texas A&M University to review proposed changes to ensure coordination and connectivity across the region. As a component of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, this planning effort provides goals and strategies and focuses around the need to improve connectivity and accessibility; increase safety; increase bicycling and walking; and encourage environmental stewardship. RM051418 Minutes Page 4 The Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Advisory Board considered this item at their April 9, 2018 meeting and voted 5-0 to recommend approval. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this item at their April 19, 2018 meeting and voted 7-0 to recommend approval. At approximately 7:23 p.m., Mayor Mooney opened the Public Hearing. Joe Guerra, College Station, stated he was in support and endorses the Master Plan. Johnny Coopersmith, College Station, stated that the qualit y of the staff is impressive, and having safe infrastructure for bicycles and walking will help keep cars off the roadways. There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:26 p.m. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and a second by Councilmember Benham, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Ordinance No. 2018- 4009 amending the College Station Comprehensive Plan by amending the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan. The motion carried. 3. Presentation, possible action, and discussion regarding an appointment to the Research Valley Partnership (RVP). MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Mooney and a second by Councilmember Brick, the City Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed, to appoint Johnny Burns to the Research Valley Partnership (RVP). The motion carried unanimously. 4. Presentation, possible action, and discussion on future agenda items and review of standing list of Council generated agenda items: A Council Member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. Councilmember Benham requested future agenda item to review all dockless vehicle sharing regulations. 5. Adjournment. There being no further business, Mayor Mooney adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 7:37 p.m. on Monday, May 14, 2018. ________________________ James Benham, Mayor Pro Tem ATTEST: _______________________ Tanya Smith, City Secretary James Benham (May 24, 2018)